Advertisement
ADDITIonAL TrouBLesHooTInG
If your HomePlug
AV devices have difficulty communicating with each
®
other, check the following:
· Try power cycling the unit by unplugging it from the wall for 10 seconds
and plugging it in again.
· Use a pin and hold the Reset Button down for two seconds on each unit
you are trying to connect. The PowerNet device lights will flash, the units
will reset and attempt to link using default factory settings.
· Try plugging the PowerNet device into an adjacent plug.
· PowerNet devices work better when plugged directly into the wall outlet.
Connecting PowerNet devices to a power strip or surge protector may
degrade network performance or completely stop network signals.
· PowerNet devices should not be used on GFI protected outlets as some
outlets will filter out PowerNet signal.
· PowerNet devices should not be used in areas with excessive heat.
· Certain florescent or incandescent lights are noise sources
on the electrical and can cause performance degradation.
Do noT plug the
PowerNet 300 into a powerstrip
with surge protection. Doing
so may severely slow down
PowerNet communications
13
If your home or office uses more than one circuit breaker box, your
PowerNet devices may not be able to communicate because the electrical
lines are separated. If this is the case, you can connect two PowerNets
together with an Ethernet cable to bridge the separate electrical circuits.
Locate two outlets that are relatively close to each other (preferably in
the same room) that are on separate circuits. In many homes, the kitchen
has outlets that are on separate circuits that could make a short, easy
connection. Plug a PowerNet device into each outlet, and connect the two
together using an Ethernet cable. All outlets in the building should now be
able to connect to your PowerNet network.
Circuit Breaker Box
One
Circuit Breaker Box
Two
Ethernet
14
Advertisement
